Privacy Policy

Through this Statement, we aim to give you an overview of how we handle your Personal Information, particularly that which is collected and processed via different channels. While the focus is primarily on data collected through our websites that reference this Statement, such as www.afterconcept.com, www.afterconcepts.in, and their subdomains (collectively, “Afterconcepts Websites”), the principles outlined here apply throughout our organization wherever personal data is processed.

Based on the nature of your relationship with us and the purpose of data collection, we may also present additional, tailored privacy statements. Details on these can be found further in this document.

This Statement describes the types of personal data we collect, the ways in which we process it, the parties it may be shared with, and the rights you have under applicable privacy laws, including instructions on how to exercise those rights.

While this Privacy Statement is applicable globally, certain provisions may vary depending on your country of residence. Any such region-specific provisions are noted accordingly.

In instances where this Statement is translated into other languages, the English version will take precedence in the event of any inconsistencies.

1.1 Personal Information that we process

We may collect the following categories of Personal Information:

• Details related to your visit and interaction with our websites including IP address, browser type, device identifiers and cookies.
• Identification and contact data such as name, job title, email address and phone number.
• Login credentials such as usernames and passwords.
• Photos, images and video captured during events or webinars.
• Feedback, queries and other communications shared with us.
• Marketing preferences, event related data and subscriptions.

1.2 Sources of Personal Information

We gather Personal Information from multiple sources including:

• Forms submitted through our websites.
• Information shared with sales and marketing teams.
• Information exchanged with our affiliates.
• Public sources such as social media profiles.
• Data obtained from partners, vendors and service providers.
• Cookies and tracking technologies.

1.3 Use of your Personal Information

We process personal data for purposes such as:

• Improving website usability and troubleshooting.
• Analyzing website usage.
• Creating login credentials.
• Responding to user queries.
• Delivering personalized content.
• Supporting marketing communication.
• Managing events and participation.
• Publishing testimonials and case studies.
• Managing CRM records.
• Maintaining system security.
• Fulfilling legal and regulatory obligations.

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We may also use AI and machine learning technologies to improve analytics and customer interactions.

1.4 Legal basis of the processing

Under data protection laws we rely on the following legal bases:

1.4.1 Contractual necessity:
Processing required to fulfill contractual obligations.

1.4.2 Legitimate interest:
Processing required for business purposes such as analytics and system improvements.

1.4.3 Consent:
Processing based on your consent where required.

This document is an electronic record generated by a computer system and does not require authentication.

In situations where we are legally required to collect personal information, or where it is necessary to enter into or perform a contract, failure to provide this data may result in our inability to deliver the relevant services, products, or contractual obligations.

Afterconcepts may disclose personal data to its affiliates and third parties in accordance with the legal bases specified above. These recipients include:

• Authorized personnel within Afterconcepts and its affiliates who are required to process the data for the described purposes.
• Service providers and partners who support Afterconcepts in website operations, recruitment, event organization, IT services, communication, analytics, research, and other business functions.
• Regulatory bodies, government authorities, courts, or law enforcement agencies as required by applicable law, or in response to legal requests and proceedings.
• Event sponsors, award collaborators, or co-hosting organizations, where relevant.

Whenever personal data is shared with third-party vendors or service providers, Afterconcepts ensures that appropriate data protection obligations are in place via contractual agreements, and that such third parties are bound to maintain confidentiality and data security consistent with this Statement.

When transferring your personal data outside of your country of residence, Afterconcepts uses recognized legal mechanisms, including adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or other lawful measures, to ensure that your data receives the required level of protection.

We retain your personal information only for as long as it is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Statement, or to meet legal, regulatory, or business obligations.

Criteria for determining retention periods include the duration of our relationship with you, legal requirements, the nature of the data, and the potential need for the information in case of future claims or disputes.

Depending on the jurisdiction where you reside, you may have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:

• Right to access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: You can request corrections or updates to your data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”): In some cases, you may request that we delete your data.
• Right to restriction: You can ask us to restrict the processing of your data under certain conditions.
• Right to data portability: Where applicable, you may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to object: You may object to the processing of your personal data where we rely on legitimate interest or consent.
• Right to withdraw consent: If processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please reach out using the contact information provided in Section 7 of this Statement. We may request additional details from you to confirm your identity and to process your request appropriately.

Afterconcepts websites may feature links to third-party websites. Afterconcepts does not make any representations or warranties with respect to such third-party websites.

You should be aware that the owners and operators of such third-party websites might collect, use, or transfer your personal data under different terms and conditions than Afterconcepts.

Therefore, we request you to carefully review any such third-party website’s Privacy Notice, Terms of Use and/or other documentation.

Afterconcepts employs industry-standard technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

These measures include encryption, access control, secure network infrastructure, and regular monitoring and review of security protocols.

Despite our best efforts, no system can guarantee absolute security. Accordingly, we encourage you to take appropriate steps to protect your personal data online, including maintaining strong passwords and being cautious when sharing sensitive information.

This section is intended specifically for individuals located in the California, United States of America. In compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Afterconcepts provides this section to California residents to explain how their personal information is collected, used, retained, disclosed, and protected by Afterconcepts Limited and its affiliates subject to California law.

This section is applicable to individual consumers, website users, and clients who reside in California and interact with Afterconcepts’ digital platforms, services, or offerings.

As part of our interactions with California residents, Afterconcepts may collect a variety of personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA. The categories of information we collect may include identifiers such as your full name, postal address, email address, phone number, and Internet Protocol (IP) address.

Commercial information such as records of products or services purchased or considered; internet or electronic network activity information such as browsing history and interactions with our websites or applications; geolocation data derived from IP addresses or mobile access; and any user-provided data captured through forms, surveys, webinars, or customer support communications.

In specific and limited contexts, we may also collect and process sensitive personal information, including but not limited to government identifiers or financial account details when necessary for authentication, account servicing, or contractual compliance.

Afterconcepts does not use or disclose sensitive personal information for purposes beyond those authorized under Section 7027(m) of the CPRA regulations. These include providing requested services, ensuring data security and integrity, and managing service operations on behalf of our clients.

Afterconcepts does not sell or share the personal information of California consumers as those terms are defined under the CCPA/CPRA. We do not engage in cross-context behavioral advertising or data brokering practices.

We also do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 16. The personal information we collect is used strictly for business purposes, which may include providing requested services or information, customizing user experiences, operating and maintaining our websites and digital platforms, conducting marketing and analytics in a compliant manner, performing audits, detecting security incidents, protecting against malicious or fraudulent activity, ensuring regulatory compliance, and facilitating legal obligations.

California residents have specific rights under the CCPA and CPRA. These include the right to request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information Afterconcepts has collected, disclosed, or retained.

They also have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information, request deletion of personal information subject to applicable legal exceptions, opt out of any sale or sharing of personal information, and limit the use or disclosure of sensitive personal information.

We provide a clear and accessible “Notice at Collection” at or before the point at which personal information is collected. This notice outlines the categories of information collected, the purposes for which the information will be used, and whether that information may be sold or shared.

To exercise your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, California residents may submit a verifiable request through the designated communication channels provided in Data Protection Contacts. Afterconcepts will respond in accordance with legally mandated timelines and ensures no discriminatory treatment for consumers exercising these rights.

This section is intended specifically for individuals located in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA), in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679).

It describes how Afterconcepts Engineering Private Limited and its subsidiaries and affiliates process personal data of data subjects in the EU/EEA when interacting with our websites, platforms, communications, or services.

Under the GDPR, “personal data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“data subject”). Afterconcepts may collect, process, store, and transfer personal data while delivering services, responding to inquiries, managing subscriptions, conducting analytics, hosting webinars, or providing access to digital platforms.

The categories of personal data processed may include name, email address, telephone number, job title, country of residence, employer details, device information, IP address, browser metadata, geolocation derived from IP, login timestamps, browsing behaviour, and preferences captured through cookies or tracking technologies.

Afterconcepts processes personal data based on lawful grounds defined under Article 6 of the GDPR. These include:

• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): when individuals agree to processing such as marketing communications.
• Performance of a Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)): when processing is required to fulfill contractual obligations.
• Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): such as improving services, ensuring security, and analyzing platform usage.
• Legal Obligations (Art. 6(1)(c)): when required to comply with regulatory or legal requirements.

Afterconcepts does not rely on automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on data subjects as defined under GDPR Article 22.

Personal data collected in the EU/EEA may be transferred to jurisdictions outside the EU/EEA, including India and the United States, where Afterconcepts or its service providers operate. Such transfers are protected using safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and in accordance with applicable legal and contractual obligations.

As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access (Art. 15)
• Right to Rectification (Art. 16)
• Right to Erasure – Right to be Forgotten (Art. 17)
• Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18)
• Right to Data Portability (Art. 20)
• Right to Object (Art. 21)
• Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3))
• Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77)

To exercise these rights, EU/EEA residents may submit a request through the designated Data Protection Officer (DPO) contact details available in this privacy policy.

10.1 Categories of Personal Information (including sensitive personal information) that we process:

For candidates and interns, Afterconcepts collects and processes personal information such as candidate name, contact details, resume, date of birth, educational qualifications including skill details, employment-related information, background verification data, passport details (only if shortlisted), along with optional details such as web address, willingness to travel, and in certain cases financial details and national identification details (only in selected countries where required by law).

Please note that the categories of personal or sensitive personal details processed may differ based on the specific business requirements of Afterconcepts and the legal requirements applicable in India.

10.2 Use of Your Personal Information:

Your personal information is used to assess your suitability for job requirements as part of the recruitment or internship selection process and related procedures, including background verification performed by authorized vendors.

If selected to join Afterconcepts, your data will be processed to support onboarding, manage your employment relationship, and ensure compliance with applicable labour and other relevant Indian laws.

10.3 Legal Basis of Processing:

Personal information processing is performed where necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party, or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract, or based on your consent, in line with applicable Indian laws.

10.4 Data Recipients / Accessibility:

Your data may be accessed by authorized internal recipients within Afterconcepts Limited and its subsidiaries or affiliates, authorized service providers including cloud service providers, business partners, government bodies such as statutory and regulatory authorities and law enforcement agencies (where applicable), auditors (both internal and external), and Afterconcepts clients (where applicable) in accordance with contractual obligations.

11.1 Categories of Personal Information (including sensitive personal information) that we process:

For employees, Afterconcepts processes a wide range of personal data including contact details, family particulars, educational qualifications, personal details, work experience details, national identification and official identification details, salary, compensation, taxation, benefits, claims, and other financial information.

It also includes performance and development records, digital access and IT-related information, travel-related records, health and safety records, background checks and screening details, leave and attendance records, and information obtained from monitoring the use of official systems and networks as permitted under Indian law.

Please note that the categories of personal or sensitive personal information processed may vary depending on business needs and applicable legal requirements.

11.2 Use of Your Personal Information:

Employee personal information is used to assist in your onboarding, conduct employment-related activities, and ensure compliance with all applicable Indian labour and other relevant laws.

For alumni/ex-employees, Afterconcepts uses personal information to maintain contact, facilitate alumni engagements and community activities, provide employment-related documents and information, share current job opportunities at Afterconcepts, and enable applications for such opportunities where applicable.

11.3 Legal Basis of Processing:

Personal data processing for employees and alumni is conducted on one or more of the following lawful bases: performance of contract, legal obligation, legitimate business interest, or consent, as per Indian law.

11.4 Data Recipients / Accessibility:

Personal data is accessible to authorized Afterconcepts employees working within internal functions such as Human Resources, Finance, and Project Delivery Units, as well as authorized service providers or agents involved in processing related to the above purposes.

Government bodies including statutory and regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies (where applicable), auditors (internal and external), Afterconcepts clients (where applicable), and any other parties expressly or implicitly authorized by you for data disclosure may also have access.

If you have any concerns about how Afterconcepts processes your personal information, or if you wish to exercise your rights under data protection laws, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at:

Email: hello@afterconcept.com

Afterconcept Engineering Private Limited
B-36, Second Floor, Mayapuri Industrial Area Phase 1
New Delhi, Delhi 110064, India

We may periodically update this Privacy Statement to reflect changes in our data practices or legal obligations. The most recent version will always be available on our websites. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Material changes to this Privacy Statement will be communicated through appropriate channels, such as prominent notices on our websites or direct communication, where required.